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9/19/2008
Follow the below link to the www.oakforestwatch.org website where a letter from the Forest Ridge Elementary School District 142 is posted regarding a safety alert:
http://tinyurl.com/4q7bs5
Stay safe, stay well!
Eva LaRoche
3rd Ward Coordinator
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9/16/2008
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH:
Follow the below link to an excellent educational manual produced by the National
Sheriffs' Association about neighborhood watch programs:
http://www.usaonwatch.org/pdfs/WatchManual.pdf
Stay safe, stay well!
Eva LaRoche
3rd Ward Coordinator
KNOWLEDGE IS OUR WEAPON AGAINST CRIME!!!
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9/14/2008
Regarding the stabbing incident, there were 3 people stabbed and one person beaten and yet no charges were
filed because no one came forward. What type of city are we living in that no one is going to answer for this?
Is it because some of the people involved are athletes?
It has nothing to do with some of the people being
athletes -- it has to do with some of the people not being able to tell the truth.
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9/13/2008
Regarding the stabbing incident, there were 3 people stabbed and one person beaten and yet no charges were
filed because no one came forward. What type of city are we living in that no one is going to answer for this?
Is it because some of the people involved are athletes?
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9/13/2008
SAFETY TIP REGARDING RECENT ALERT:
This additional information was posted on 9/4 by an anonymous individual
at www.oakforestwatch.org regarding the recent alert from Fire Chief Lipinski. It is some excellent advice.
"Not just for fires, Chief. These
Public Adjusters crawl out of the woodwork for wind and hailstorms, too, promising new roofs or siding if you sign with them
'NOW NOW NOW'. By signing with them, you INSTANTLY lose all ability to speak with your insurance company. You sign
over all rights to the adjusters, who take a nice profit, do shoddy work, and then leave town before you even realize you've
been had.
They'll even tell you 'we're authorized to work with your insurance company, we've already
spoken to them about your claim, or we'll call your claim [in] for you', which is not true. Never sign with them.
Speak to your agent first or their respective claims office. If you are unhappy with the compan[y's] claim service, you
can always hire an attorney to assist or arbitrate your claim, which is your right under insurance law. You waive that right
when using an adjuster.
Thanks Chief for the alert. Good luck to all."
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9/4/2008
INVITATION:
The Oak Forest firehouse is holding its annual 'Firehouse Breakfast' this Sunday,
Sept. 7th, from 8am-Noon at Station 1, 155th & Central. They will have pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy,
fruit, juice, and coffee all for FREE this year.
Come join in the fun and show your appreciation for our men and women
of the fire department!
As always, they will have some fun activities for the kids! Bring the whole family!
See you there!
Eva LaRoche
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9/4/2008
WATCH ALERT:
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Per Chief Lipinski:
Community alert: Fire adjusters soliciting residents after fire calls
It has come to
the attention of the Oak Forest Fire Department that fire adjusters have been soliciting residents after fire calls. The City
of Oak Forest does not share information with persons who are not directly involved in emergency incidents. These fire adjusters
are likely "radio chasers," who listen to radio transmissions to gain incident information. Monitoring radio traffic
is not illegal and cannot be controlled.
Emergency incidents are stressful and can cause incident victims to become confused
and unclear. The city is concerned that residents may sign a contract with a solicitor and then have to go through the legal
system to get it nullified. Regardless of the size or type of incident, residents should only communicate with their own insurance
companies and should not sign any type of documents unless they are approved by their insurance companies. The best practice
is not to sign documents produced by a stranger without checking with the proper authorities. The Fire Department can be reached
at 708-687-6050, the Police Department at 708-687-1376, or the Building Department at 708-687-4050, ext. 1040.
If this
has happened to you, please contact the Fire Department at 708-687-6050.
Chief Terry Lipinski
Oak Forest Fire Department
Email: tlipinski@oak-forest.org
Phone: 708-687-6050 Ext.1900
Cell #. 708-906-9510
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Be safe, be well!
Eva LaRoche
3rd Ward Coordinator
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9/3/2008
Follow the below link to the latest article in the Southtown Star dated 9/3/08 regarding the Oak Forest stabbing:
High school students stabbed after party
http://www.southtownstar.com/neighborhoodstar/oakforest/1141447,090208ofstabbing.article
Be safe, be well!
Eva LaRoche
3rd Ward Coordinator
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9/2/2008
This is what was published in the Southtown so far today regarding the stabbings:
Charges expected
in Oak Forest stabbing
September 2, 2008
BY MICHAEL DRAKULICH Staff Writer
Charges could be
filed later today following a stabbing in Oak Forest early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Three students were
stabbed during a Saturday night party that went into early Sunday morning. The location of the party was not immediately available.
A Christ Hospital spokeswoman refused to release the conditions of two of the victims. The condition of a third was
not immediately known.
Michael Drakulich can be reached at mdrakulich@southtownstar.com or (708) 802-8841.
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9/2/2008
Residents have been asking about the stabbing incident that happened in Oak Forest over the weekend. To quell
the many questions that people have, I can only provide this information at this point.
The investigation is in progress
and no additional details is being released until the approval is given by the Chief of police. He will formally give a press
release.
I would ask that everyone refrain from spreading false information about this incident. If you have any questions
regarding the validity of what you are hearing from anyone, please do not hesitate to contact the police department to verify
the facts. They will provide you with what they are allowed to at the time.
The local newspaper has a short article about
the incident at the following link:
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/1139813,090208stabbingforweb.article
When more details are provided by the police department, I will post the factual information here.
Be safe, be well!
Eva LaRoche
3rd Ward Coordinator
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9/2/2008
Does any one have any news on the teenage party on 155th and duncan over labor day weekend? We understand
two were stabbed and one is dead? 1/2 of the OF Football team is suspended? this is not in the papers or on the news?
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